81 FR 3323 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; El Paso, TX

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 13 (January 21, 2016)

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FR Document		2016-00879

This action amends Class E airspace at El Paso, TX. Closure of West Texas Airport has made this action necessary for continued safety and management within the National Airspace System. Additionally, the geographic coordinates for El Paso International Airport and Biggs Army Airfield (AAF), are adjusted correctly noted in the Rule section of this document. This does not affect the boundaries or operating requirements of the airspace.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2014-1074; Airspace Docket No. 14-ASW-10]

Amendment of Class E Airspace; El Paso, TX

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace at El Paso, TX. Closure of
West Texas Airport has made this action necessary for continued safety
and management within the National Airspace System. Additionally, the
geographic coordinates for El Paso International Airport and Biggs Army
Airfield (AAF), are adjusted correctly noted in the Rule section of
this document. This does not affect the boundaries or operating
requirements of the airspace.

DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 31, 2016. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by reference action under Title 1,
Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of
FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.

ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can be viewed on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications. For further information, you can
contact the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 29591; telephone: 202-267-8783.
The Order is also available for inspection at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of
FAA Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points is
published yearly and effective on September 15.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Shelby, Central Service
Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration,
Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177;
telephone: 817-222-5857.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Authority for This Rulemaking

The FAA's authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is
found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle I, Section 106
describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency's
authority. This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described
in Subtitle VII, Part, A, Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that section,
the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to assign the use of
airspace necessary to ensure the safety of aircraft and the efficient
use of airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority
as it removes Class E airspace at West Texas Airport, El Paso, TX.

History

On June 18, 2015, the FAA published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to remove Class E airspace
extending upward from 700 feet above the surface at West Texas Airport,
El Paso, TX, as the airport is now closed (80 FR 34855) Docket No. FAA-
2014-1074. Additionally, the FAA identified an error in the
geographical coordinates for El Paso International Airport, would be
changed from (lat. 31[deg]50'59'' N., long. 106[deg]22'40'' W.) in the
proposal to (lat. 31[deg]48'26'' N., long. 106[deg]22'35'' W.) (80 FR
34855). The FAA found the NPRM incorrectly listed the geographic
coordinates for Biggs AAF and El Paso International Airport under the
Proposal section, but was correctly noted in the airspace designation.
Interested parties were invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments on the proposal to the FAA. No
comments were received.
Class E airspace designations are published in paragraph 6005 of
FAA Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15,
2015, which is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR part 71.1. The Class
E airspace designations listed in this document will be published
subsequently in the Order.

Availability and Summary of Documents for Incorporation by Reference

This document amends FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and
Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, and effective September 15,
2015. FAA Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as listed in the
ADDRESSES section of this document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists Class A, B,
C, D, and E airspace areas, air traffic service routes, and reporting
points.

The Rule

This action amends Title 14, Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR),
Part 71 by removing Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet
above the surface at West Texas Airport, El Paso, TX. This action is
necessary due to the closure of the airport; therefore controlled
airspace is no longer needed. Also, the geographic coordinates for El
Paso International Airport, are changed to (lat. 31[deg]48'26'' N.,
long. 106[deg]22'35'' W.), and the coordinates for Biggs AAF are
changed to (lat. 31[deg]50'58'' N., long. 106[deg]22'48'' W.), to
coincide with the FAAs aeronautical data base.

Regulatory Notices and Analyses

The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an
established

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body of technical regulations for which frequent and routine amendments
are necessary to keep them operationally current, is non-controversial
and unlikely to result in adverse or negative comments. It, therefore,
(1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) does not
warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that only affects
air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this
rule, when promulgated, does not have a significant economic impact on
a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Environmental Review

The FAA has determined that this action qualifies for categorical
exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act in accordance
with FAA Order 1050.1F, ``Environmental Impacts: Policies and
Procedures'' paragraph 5-6.5a. This airspace action is not expected to
cause any potentially significant environmental impacts, and no
extraordinary circumstances exist that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (Air)

Adoption of the Amendment

In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS

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1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O.
10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389.

Sec. 71.1 [Amended]

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2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015, and
effective September 15, 2015, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas Extending Upward From 700
Feet or More Above the Surface of the Earth.

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ASW TX E5 El Paso, TX [Amended]

Biggs AAF, (Fort Bliss)
(Lat. 31[deg]50'58'' N., long. 106[deg]22'48'' W.).
El Paso International Airport, TX
(Lat. 31[deg]48'26'' N., long. 106[deg]22'35'' W.)
El Paso VORTAC
(Lat. 31[deg]48'57'' N., long. 106[deg]16'55'' W.).

Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the
surface within a 9.1-mile radius of Biggs AAF, and within a 8.4-mile
radius of El Paso International Airport, and within 2 miles each
side of the 050[deg] bearing from El Paso International Airport
extending from the 8.4-mile radius to 13 miles northeast of the
airport, and within 1.6 miles each side of the 093[deg] radial of
the El Paso VORTAC extending from the 8.4-mile radius to 7.3 miles
east of the VORTAC.

Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on January 7, 2016.
Robert W. Beck,
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center.
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(k) Related Information geographic coordinates for El Paso History
Refer to Mandatory Continuing International Airport and Biggs Army On June 18, 2015, the FAA published
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airfield (AAF), are adjusted correctly in the Federal Register a notice of
Airworthiness Directive 2013–0053, dated noted in the Rule section of this proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to remove
March 4, 2013, for related information. This document. This does not affect the
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Class E airspace extending upward from
boundaries or operating requirements of 700 feet above the surface at West Texas
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
the airspace. Airport, El Paso, TX, as the airport is
2015–2967. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 31, now closed (80 FR 34855) Docket No.
2016. The Director of the Federal FAA–2014–1074. Additionally, the FAA
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
Register approves this incorporation by identified an error in the geographical
(1) The Director of the Federal Register reference action under Title 1, Code of coordinates for El Paso International
approved the incorporation by reference
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to Airport, would be changed from (lat.
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR the annual revision of FAA Order 31°50′59″ N., long. 106°22′40″ W.) in the
part 51. 7400.9 and publication of conforming proposal to (lat. 31°48′26″ N., long.
(2) You must use this service information amendments. 106°22′35″ W.) (80 FR 34855). The FAA
as applicable to do the actions required by found the NPRM incorrectly listed the
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z,
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. geographic coordinates for Biggs AAF
(i) Chapter 5–40, Airworthiness Airspace Designations and Reporting
and El Paso International Airport under
Limitations, Revision 20, dated October 2012, Points, and subsequent amendments can the Proposal section, but was correctly
of the Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 be viewed on line at http:// noted in the airspace designation.
Maintenance Manual. www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications. Interested parties were invited to
(ii) Reserved. For further information, you can contact
(3) For service information identified in participate in this rulemaking effort by
the Airspace Policy Group, Federal submitting written comments on the
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet Aviation Administration, 800
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box proposal to the FAA. No comments
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
Independence Avenue SW., were received.
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// Washington, DC 29591; telephone: 202– Class E airspace designations are
www.dassaultfalcon.com. 267–8783. The Order is also available published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
(4) You may view this service information for inspection at the National Archives Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015,
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, and Records Administration (NARA). and effective September 15, 2015, which
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For For information on the availability of is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
information on the availability of this FAA Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202– part 71.1. The Class E airspace
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 741–6030, or go to http://
(5) You may view this service information designations listed in this document
www.archives.gov/federal_register/ will be published subsequently in the
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_ Order.
Administration (NARA). For information on locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace Availability and Summary of
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Designations and Reporting Points is Documents for Incorporation by
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- published yearly and effective on Reference
locations.html. September 15. This document amends FAA Order
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and
6, 2016. Rebecca Shelby, Central Service Center, Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015,
Victor Wicklund, Operations Support Group, Federal and effective September 15, 2015. FAA
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Aviation Administration, Southwest Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
[FR Doc. 2016–00629 Filed 1–20–16; 8:45 am] Worth, TX 76177; telephone: 817–222– document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists
5857. Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
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air traffic service routes, and reporting
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: points.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Authority for This Rulemaking The Rule
The FAA’s authority to issue rules This action amends Title 14, Code of
Federal Aviation Administration regarding aviation safety is found in Federal Regulations (14 CFR), Part 71 by
Title 49 of the United States Code. removing Class E airspace extending
14 CFR Part 71 Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the upward from 700 feet above the surface
[Docket No. FAA–2014–1074; Airspace authority of the FAA Administrator. at West Texas Airport, El Paso, TX. This
Docket No. 14–ASW–10] Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, action is necessary due to the closure of
describes in more detail the scope of the the airport; therefore controlled airspace
Amendment of Class E Airspace; El agency’s authority. This rulemaking is is no longer needed. Also, the
Paso, TX promulgated under the authority geographic coordinates for El Paso
AGENCY: Federal Aviation described in Subtitle VII, Part, A, International Airport, are changed to
Administration (FAA), DOT. Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that (lat. 31°48′26″ N., long. 106°22′35″ W.),
ACTION: Final rule. section, the FAA is charged with and the coordinates for Biggs AAF are
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prescribing regulations to assign the use changed to (lat. 31°50′58″ N., long.
SUMMARY: This action amends Class E of airspace necessary to ensure the 106°22′48″ W.), to coincide with the
airspace at El Paso, TX. Closure of West safety of aircraft and the efficient use of FAAs aeronautical data base.
Texas Airport has made this action airspace. This regulation is within the
necessary for continued safety and scope of that authority as it removes Regulatory Notices and Analyses
management within the National Class E airspace at West Texas Airport, The FAA has determined that this
Airspace System. Additionally, the El Paso, TX. regulation only involves an established

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body of technical regulations for which ASW TX E5 El Paso, TX [Amended] operation of law, was no longer in effect
frequent and routine amendments are Biggs AAF, (Fort Bliss) as of December 15, 2015.
necessary to keep them operationally (Lat. 31°50′58″ N., long. 106°22′48″ W.). This rule does not meet the definition
current, is non-controversial and El Paso International Airport, TX
(Lat. 31°48′26″ N., long. 106°22′35″ W.)
of ‘‘rule’’ in 5 U.S.C. 804(3)(A) because
unlikely to result in adverse or negative it is a rule of ‘‘particular applicability.’’
comments. It, therefore, (1) is not a El Paso VORTAC
(Lat. 31°48′57″ N., long. 106°16′55″ W.). Therefore, it is not subject to the
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
Class E airspace extending upward from congressional review requirements in 5
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT 700 feet above the surface within a 9.1-mile U.S.C. 801–808.
radius of Biggs AAF, and within a 8.4-mile
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 radius of El Paso International Airport, and List of Subjects
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3) within 2 miles each side of the 050° bearing
does not warrant preparation of a 21 CFR Part 510
from El Paso International Airport extending
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated from the 8.4-mile radius to 13 miles northeast Administrative practice and
impact is so minimal. Since this is a of the airport, and within 1.6 miles each side
of the 093° radial of the El Paso VORTAC
procedure, Animal drugs, Labeling,
routine matter that only affects air traffic
extending from the 8.4-mile radius to 7.3 Reporting and recordkeeping
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when miles east of the VORTAC. requirements.
promulgated, does not have a significant Issued in Fort Worth, TX, on January 7, 21 CFR Part 516
economic impact on a substantial 2016.
number of small entities under the Robert W. Beck, Administrative practice and
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO procedure, Animal drugs, Confidential
Central Service Center. business information, Reporting and
Environmental Review
[FR Doc. 2016–00879 Filed 1–20–16; 8:45 am] recordkeeping requirements.
The FAA has determined that this BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Therefore, under the Federal Food,
action qualifies for categorical exclusion
Drug, and Cosmetic Act and under
under the National Environmental
Policy Act in accordance with FAA authority delegated to the Commissioner
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND of Food and Drugs and redelegated to
Order 1050.1F, ‘‘Environmental HUMAN SERVICES
Impacts: Policies and Procedures’’ the Center for Veterinary Medicine, 21
paragraph 5–6.5a. This airspace action Food and Drug Administration CFR parts 510 and 516 are amended as
is not expected to cause any potentially follows:
significant environmental impacts, and 21 CFR Parts 510 and 516
no extraordinary circumstances exist PART 510—NEW ANIMAL DRUGS
[Docket No. FDA–2015–N–0002]
that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment. ■ 1. The authority citation for 21 CFR
Conditional Approval of a New Animal
Drug No Longer in Effect; Masitinib part 510 continues to read as follows:
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321, 331, 351, 352,
Airspace, Incorporation by reference, AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, 353, 360b, 371, 379e.
Navigation (Air) HHS.
ACTION: Final rule. § 510.600 [Amended]
Adoption of the Amendment
SUMMARY: The Food and Drug ■ 2. In § 510.600, in the table in
In consideration of the foregoing, the Administration (FDA) is amending the paragraph (c)(1), remove the entry for
Federal Aviation Administration animal drug regulations to reflect that ‘‘AB Science’’ and in the table in
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows: the conditional approval of an paragraph (c)(2), remove the entry for
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, application for masitinib mesylate ‘‘052913’’.
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR tablets, a new animal drug for a minor
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND use, is no longer in effect. PART 516—NEW ANIMAL DRUGS FOR
REPORTING POINTS DATES: This rule is effective January 21, MINOR USE AND MINOR SPECIES
2016.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 71 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ■ 3. The authority citation for 21 CFR
continues to read as follows: George K. Haibel, Center for Veterinary part 516 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(f), 106(g); 40103, Medicine (HFV–6), Food and Drug Authority: 21 U.S.C. 360ccc–1, 360ccc–2,
40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, Administration, 7519 Standish Pl., 371.
1959–1963 Comp., p. 389. Rockville, MD 20855, 240–402–5689,
george.haibel@fda.hhs.gov. § 516.1318 [Removed]
§ 71.1 [Amended]
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA is
■ 4. Remove § 516.1318.
■ 2. The incorporation by reference in amending the animal drug regulations to
14 CFR 71.1 of FAA Order 7400.9Z, reflect that application 141–308 for Dated: January 14, 2016.
Airspace Designations and Reporting conditional approval of KINAVET–CA1 Bernadette Dunham,
Points, dated August 6, 2015, and (masitinib mesylate) Tablets, a new Director, Center for Veterinary Medicine.
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effective September 15, 2015, is animal drug for a minor use sponsored [FR Doc. 2016–01100 Filed 1–20–16; 8:45 am]
amended as follows: by AB Science, 3 Avenue George V, BILLING CODE 4164–01–P
75008 Paris, France, is no longer in
Paragraph 6005 Class E Airspace Areas effect.
Extending Upward From 700 Feet or More Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal
Above the Surface of the Earth. Register, FDA gave notice that
* * * * * conditional approval of this drug, by

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		Effective 0901 UTC, March 31, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.
Contact		Rebecca Shelby, Central Service Center, Operations Support Group, Federal Aviation Administration, Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177; telephone: 817-222-5857.
FR Citation		81 FR 3323
CFR Associated		Airspace; Incorporation by Reference and Navigation (air)

81 FR 3323 - Amendment of Class E Airspace; El Paso, TX

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